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Cruising the Ionian Islands of Greece on a 29-foot sailboat requires a mix of free anchoring and occasional marina stops to manage weekly expenses. Mandatory costs include the e-TEPAI cruising tax, which costs approximately 125 euros for five months.0:50 Marina stays, such as the stop at Gouvia Marina, provide essential services like water, electricity, trash disposal, and gas cylinder refills, though they incur significant fees; the crew paid 75 euros for one night plus 17.50 euros for a gas exchange.5:13 To minimize costs, the crew prioritizes anchoring in protected bays like those at Erikousa and near Corfu Old Town, while utilizing large supermarkets for bulk provisioning to avoid the premium prices of marina mini-marts.6:10 Additional weekly expenses include mobile data via Cosmote SIM cards, dining out, and sporadic boat maintenance parts.8:37 Over a seven-day period, the total expenditure for the crew reached 326.50 euros, covering taxes, groceries, dining, marina fees, maintenance, and data.9:36

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